His Name Was Arthur Leigh Allen vs The Gits
The Gits has the higher audience score (7/10 against 5/10 for His Name Was Arthur Leigh Allen). His Name Was Arthur Leigh Allen is the shorter watch at 42m compared with 1h 22m. Both are crime, documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| His Name Was Arthur Leigh Allen | The Gits | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.0/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 2008 | 2008 |
| Length | 42m | 1h 22m |
| Genres | Crime, Documentary | Crime, Documentary, Music |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | David Prior | Kerri O'Kane |
| Main cast | George Bawart, Robert Graysmith, Arthur Spinelli, Donald Cheney, Sandy Panzarella | Joan Jett, Mia Zapata, Joe Spleen, Matt Dresdner, Steve Moriarty |
Synopsis
His Name Was Arthur Leigh Allen
“Prime Suspect: His Name Was Arthur Leigh Allen” delves into the life of chief suspect Arthur Leigh Allen with interviews from those who knew him, interviewed him, or briefly met him. By the end of this 41½-minute feature, you may find the quandary of the Zodiac’s identity is still frustratingly present.
The Gits
The inception and ascent of Seattle-based post-punk band the Gits, whose rise to prominence was cut short by the shocking rape and murder of their fiery lead singer, Mia Zapata, in 1993. Featuring performance footage and reflective interviews with the remaining members of the Gits, O'Kane's labor of love celebrates Zapata's memory and the group's enduring legacy.
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